Korean expression
먹어야지
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먹어야지 means "I should eat" in Korean.
How it works here
‘-아/어야지’ expresses the speaker's resolve or natural thought that they should do something.
Key expression
-아/어야지
An expression of personal resolve or the thought that something should be done
‘-아/어야지’ often sounds like talking to oneself and expresses determination or the thought that something should naturally be done.
When it's used
Used to express a personal decision or resolve to do something necessary.
The line
먹어야지 그냥.
I guess I should eat, that's all.
The speaker remembers something that needs to be done and states a personal decision.
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More examples
이제 일찍 자야지.
I should go to bed early now.
주말에는 밀린 청소를 해야지.
I should do the overdue cleaning this weekend.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
먹어야지
먹어야지 그냥.
I guess I should eat, that's all.
- It is a situation where you think of something you need to do and make a personal resolution.
- It is a situation where you tell someone else to do something right away.
- It is a situation where you check something that has already been completely finished.
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It is a situation where you think of something you need to do and make a personal resolution.
an expression of personal resolve or the thought that something should be done. ‘-아/어야지’ often sounds like talking to oneself and expresses determination or the thought that something should naturally be done.
Other words in this line
- 먹다
- To eat
- 그냥
- Just; simply
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